10 Night Baja Peninsula & Sea Of Cortez Holiday (Los Angeles Roundtrip)
Emerald Princess
Emerald Princess
December 30, 2025
10 Night Baja Peninsula & Sea Of Cortez Holiday

Emerald Princess - 12/30/2025

The December 30, 2025 cruise on the Emerald Princess departs from San Pedro (Los Angeles), California. On this 10 Night Baja Peninsula & Sea Of Cortez Holiday (Los Angeles Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Emerald Princess sets sail on Tuesday, Dec 30th and returns on Friday, Jan 9th.

Cruise Length
10
Night Cruise
Departure Port
San Pedro
California
Port Stops
5
Sea Days
4

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Emerald Princess cruise ship departing December 30, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,649 ($165 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,060 ($107 per night), this represents a recent increase of 55%.

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Emerald Princess - December 30, 2025 - 10 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 30thSan Pedro (Los Angeles), California
2Dec 31stAt Sea
3Jan 1stCabo San Lucas, Mexico
4Dec 30thCabo San Lucas, Mexico
5Jan 3rdLa Paz, Mexico
6Jan 4thLoreto, Mexico
7Jan 5thAt Sea
8Jan 6thPuerto Vallarta, Mexico
9Jan 7thAt Sea
10Jan 8thAt Sea
11Jan 9thSan Pedro (Los Angeles), California

The Emerald Princess sails on December 30, 2025 for a 10 Night Baja Peninsula & Sea Of Cortez Holiday (Los Angeles Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of San Pedro (Los Angeles), California at 2:00 PM and will return to the port of San Pedro (Los Angeles), California on Jan 9th at 5:15 AM. During the 11-day journey, the Emerald Princess will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Itinerary Safety Score

Based on my comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank
64 / 100
safer than 64% of all cruises
64
6
/ 10
San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
San Pedro
San Pedro is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant and avoid certain neighborhoods after dark to minimize risks.
7
/ 10
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas
While generally safe, travelers should remain vigilant in Cabo San Lucas, avoiding displaying valuables and staying in well-populated areas.
6
/ 10
La Paz, Mexico
La Paz
Travelers to La Paz should remain vigilant against petty crime, especially in tourist areas and non-tourist neighborhoods after dark.
7
/ 10
Loreto, Mexico
Loreto
Travelers should exercise standard precautions and remain aware of their surroundings in less populated areas to enhance safety.
7
/ 10
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta
Travelers should remain vigilant and exercise caution against petty crime, especially outside tourist zones, while visiting Puerto Vallarta.

Cruise Ship

Emerald Princess Size Infographic

Emerald Princess

114 k
tonnage
951 ft
length
2007
year built
1,544
cabins
3,114
passengers
1,200
crew

EMERALD PRINCESS SIZE

The Emerald Princess has a construction date of 2007 and a total size of 113,561 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet (290 meters) in length. Emerald Princess is included in Princess’s Grand Class. At full capacity, the Emerald Princess holds 4,314 passengers. That includes 3,114 cruise vacationers and 1,200 staff members. The Emerald Princess total number of staterooms is 1,544.

Emerald Princess Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:113,561 GT
  • Length:951 ft (290 m)
  • Beam:118 ft (36 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2007
  • Years Served:2007 - Present
  • Capacity:3,114
  • Crew Members:1,200
  • Total on Board:4,314
  • Total Staterooms:1,544
  • Flagged Country:Bermuda
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Emerald Princess age and stats vs all Princess ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Emerald Princess Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
DEC 302025
United States
D:2:00 PM

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California, offers docking at San Pedro Port. Travelers explore USS Iowa and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Excursions visit Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic ships and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes avocado toast, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chumash history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. San Pedro’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of naval history and scenic coasts, making San Pedro an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day2
DEC 312025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JAN 12026
A:12:00 PM

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offers docking at Cabo San Lucas Port. Travelers explore El Arco and Lover’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Santa Maria Cove. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rock formations and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cabo San Lucas’ coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and marine adventures, making Cabo an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day4
JAN 22026
D:4:00 PM

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offers docking at Cabo San Lucas Port. Travelers explore El Arco and Lover’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Santa Maria Cove. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures rock formations and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like silver crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cabo San Lucas’ coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and marine adventures, making Cabo an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day5
JAN 32026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

La Paz, Mexico, has docking at La Paz Port. Travelers explore Balandra Beach’s crystal waters. Excursions snorkel with sea lions at Los Islotes. Local markets sell damiana liqueur. The peak season, November to April, brings mild weather. Photography captures turquoise bays and desert landscapes. Dining onboard includes fish tacos, a Baja favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover marine ecosystems. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. La Paz’s coastal beauty offers a vibrant Mexican stop, blending marine life with desert allure.

Day6
JAN 42026
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Loreto, Mexico, has docking at Loreto Port. Travelers explore San Javier Mission and Loreto’s historic plaza. Excursions snorkel Coronado Island’s reefs. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, November to April, brings mild weather. Photography captures desert landscapes and Sea of Cortez views. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Baja history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the arid climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Loreto’s coastal charm offers a serene Mexican stop, blending history with marine beauty.

Day7
JAN 52026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
JAN 62026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offers docking at Puerto Vallarta Port. Travelers explore Malecón and Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Excursions include snorkeling at Los Arcos. Local markets sell pozole. The peak season, November to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful boardwalks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes birria, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like huichol crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Jalisco history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Puerto Vallarta’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and marine adventures, making Puerto Vallarta an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day9
JAN 72026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day10
JAN 82026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
JAN 92026
United States
A:5:15 AM

San Pedro (Los Angeles), California, offers docking at San Pedro Port. Travelers explore USS Iowa and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Excursions visit Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Local markets sell fish tacos. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic ships and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes avocado toast, a Californian favorite. Souvenirs, like surf-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Chumash history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. San Pedro’s maritime charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of naval history and scenic coasts, making San Pedro an engaging destination. (126 words)